Solutions Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type: On-site
Location: Scott AFB, IL
Salary: $86,800–$198,000 / yr
Posted: 77 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes: Sep 24, 2026
Nearby: 92 roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $199k

This role $142k

$68k most similar roles pay here $260k

This role pays less than 90% of similar roles. Most pay $162,150–$235,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $142k versus about $199k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

Booz Allen Hamilton currently has 802 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 783 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Solutions Architect

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As a Solutions Architect, you will join the team to design and support the deployment of reliable, secure networks tailored to meet Department of Defense mission requirements. You will collaborate with subject matter experts, customers, and vendors to translate strategic goals into technical specifications for network components. Your daily responsibilities include leading the planning of acquisition, installation, configuration, and maintenance of network, cloud, and security elements while resolving cross-platform interoperability issues. The role requires expertise in backbone networks, cloud technologies, and core networking. You will utilize skills in Zero Trust architecture, DevSecOps pipeline integration, and vulnerability scanning to secure enterprise networks. Key technical competencies include experience with NIST 800-207 standards, software inventory, automation, and potential familiarity with AWS, Azure, GCP, eMASS, and advanced capabilities like AI, machine learning, and Next-Generation Firewalls.

What does a Solutions Architect earn?

Median $207500 from 131 postings across 29 companies.

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Skills

Zero Trust NIST 800-207 DevSecOps AWS Azure GCP Network Engineering Cybersecurity NGFW Big Data eMASS Automation Vulnerability Scanning Machine Learning AI

What you'll do

Design and support the deployment of reliable, secure networks to meet DoD mission requirements.
Lead the planning of acquisition, installation, configuration, and maintenance for network, cloud, and security components.
Resolve interoperability issues across various platforms to facilitate hardware procurement.
Architect Zero Trust solutions and roadmaps in alignment with NIST 800-207 and DoD standards.
Automate networking systems and modernize existing solutions using cloud technologies.
Guide senior executives to ideate, build, and execute cybersecurity capability maturation.
Manage software inventory, vulnerability scanning, and DevSecOps pipeline integration for continuous authorization.

What we're looking for

Must possess a Secret security clearance.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Experience selecting, designing, and implementing security tools for large federal or commercial organizations.
Experience with software inventory, vulnerability scanning, DevSecOps integration, Continuous ATO, and Vendor Risk Management.
Experience architecting Zero Trust solutions in alignment with NIST 800-207 and DoD standards.
Ability to guide senior leaders like CISO, CIO, and CTO on cybersecurity capability maturation.
Preferred experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and eMASS.
Preferred ability to meet DoD 8140 requirements.